CHEMISTRY (HIGH SCHOOL), 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR

Pittsburgh Public Schools; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant educational community as a Chemistry Teacher for Pittsburgh Public Schools for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. You will inspire high school students while fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment focused on academic excellence and character development. As an educator, you'll be responsible for designing lesson plans that engage and motivate students, assessing their learning, and collaborating with fellow educators and the community to promote a culture of learning. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this is an exciting opportunity to grow in your teaching career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education is required.
• Must hold a valid Pennsylvania teaching certification.
• Ability to provide an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement culturally responsive lesson plans.
• Manage classroom behavior and foster a supportive learning environment.
• Assess and evaluate student progress through various assessments.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Classroom management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Certification

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

CHEMISTRY (HIGH SCHOOL), 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR

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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The position of teacher is directly supervised by the School Principal and is responsible for effectively educating and supporting students by ensuring they are learning academically, developing strong character, and gaining skills that prepare them for college and career. The teacher is responsible for planning lessons that target specific skills, managing classroom behavior, and engaging students in lessons. The position of teacher cultivates student's interest in education and incorporates culturally responsive pedagogy into their classroom.

WORK MONTHS

10 Months

Essential Functions

• Provide a safe, equitable, and inclusive school environment for all students.
• Plan, develop, and submit culturally responsive lessons plans that facilitate active learning for students.
• Implement rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum and content to students.
• Utilize technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior within the classroom and throughout the school by establishing and enforcing guidelines and procedures.
• Develop and administer formal and informal student assessments to evaluate students' progress.
• Ensure students are demonstrating knowledge and skills by utilizing data to progress monitor students and adjust teaching strategies.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying learning styles, needs and interests.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, central office staff, and school administrators to improve instructional practice.
• Encourage involvement from and collaborate with parents, staff, and community stakeholders to enhance student's skills and abilities.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student attendance, grades, and progress in a timely and confidential manner.
• Supervise students during fire and safety drills.
• Follow school procedures pertaining to duty assignments such as lunch, hall, recess, and homeroom.
• Actively participate in team, faculty and parent meetings, workshops, in-service professional development, and other responsibilities as they arise.
• Collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals.
• Monitor and attend extra-curricular events and social activities.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with building and central office staff.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the school's/department's goals and objectives and the District's mission and Superintendent's Priority Goals.
  
  

Education Required (minimum)

Bachelor's degree in education

Certification/Licensure Required

Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Certification in required subject area.

For more information on Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education Certification Requirements visit the webpage.

Years Of Experience

Varies based on specific need of the school.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A commitment to accelerating student achievement, eliminating racial disparities, and creating a positive school/district culture.
• Knowledge of child development in the age group of assigned position.
• Knowledge of current educational research and the use of current technology within the classroom to foster innovation.
• Ability to be a culturally responsive educator who knows how to leverage students' unique skills, interests, and learning styles to create a learning experience that unequivocally includes and empowers each and every student.
• Ability to manage the classroom, supervise students and provide a safe, nurturing environment that stimulates academic, moral, and social growth.
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing, diagnosing, and evaluating student data.
• Enthusiasm in making a difference in the lives of students.
• Proven ability to empathize with students and prepare them to achieve academic excellence and strength of character so they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life.
• Commitment to encourage parent involvement through school activities and volunteerism which connects school and home.
• A Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint (Schoology, ESchools plus preferred)
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, poise, tact and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.
• Enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player, under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, and with culturally, educationally, and racially diverse internal and external customers.
• Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  
  

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.

Required to operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment.

Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

Frequently required to work at a fast pace.

Considerable concentration which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.

Frequent adjustment of daily work plans and work hours to be highly responsive to school needs.

Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, and tight deadlines.

APPLICANT ELIGIBLE CRITERIA

External applicants and internal non-school-based professional employees who are properly certified are eligible to apply for this position. This job posting is not a component of the School-Based Professional Internal Transfer Season. Current Pittsburgh Public School employees who are school-based professionals (teachers, librarian, counselors, social workers, etc.) are not eligible to apply to this position.

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position does not have a residency requirement.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Grade : TCH POST10 GR1

Group : PFT TEACHE

Posting Start : 05/29/2025

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $50,129.00

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